# Components:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs (about 10–11 cookies)
02 - 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Neon green gel food coloring, amount to desired shade
→ Optional Toppings
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Festive sprinkles or red heart sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Add melted butter and pulse again until mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Distribute crumb mixture evenly among liners, approximately 1 tablespoon each. Press firmly with back of spoon or small glass.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each. Blend in vanilla extract.
06 - Gradually mix in neon green gel food coloring until the desired vibrant shade is achieved.
07 - Portion roughly 1/4 cup of cheesecake batter into each liner, filling nearly to the top.
08 - Bake for 15 to 17 minutes until centers are mostly set but retain slight jiggle.
09 - Allow pan to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least two hours until firm.
10 - Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired before serving.
